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Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy

$750

£566.91

€651.48

CA$1,044.37

A$1,161.82

CHF 609.04

MX$14,197.15

NOK 7,755.37

SEK 7,300.61

DKK 4,863.03

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Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs and finished with an oxblood color lacquer. The handle has a finely carved bat motif, which symbolizes good fortune. The large size is very usual and was used in a large family compound. The tea caddy is designed to hold and keep warm, large tea pot filled with tea. The tea pot’s spout comes out the front opening for pouring. The horizontal bar used as the container’s handle has a pivoting lock when open, the handle bar can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy is then ready to be carried around the home complex and hot tea is kept insulated.

Dimensions:
Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Elm,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
Seller: Tea caddy 31stDibs: LU945030569232

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